One Piso Commemorative Coin 150 years Jose Rizal Birth Anniversary Obverse: Jose Rizal, "150 years,"

"Republika ng Pilipinas," "1861-2011" Reverse: logo of the Bankgo Sentral ng Pilipinas, "1 Piso," "2011" Shape: round Edge: reeded Material: nickel-plated steel Weight: 5.35 grams Diameter: 24 mm

Mintage: 10 million Designer: Emerson Rg Abraham. This is the first legal tender coin to bear the new logo of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

Five Centavo Error Coin (Off-center) Bagong Lipunan Series (1976)

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This is what happens when the coin planchet is not properly aligned when struck with the die. Off-centers are relatively common errors. See the correctly minted 5 centavo coin.

1/2 Centavo Coin (1913) Culion Leper Colony

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Obverse: Caduceus, Bureau of Health, year mark (1913) flanked by two stars Reverse: "1/2 Centavo", "Culion Leper Colony", "Philippine Islands"

Shape: round Diameter: 19mm Composition: aluminum Note on metal composition: This coin belongs to the first batch issued by the American Period in 1913. This batch and another in 1920 were made of aluminum which was later found to be corrosive to antisepctics used in the sanitarium. Later issues in 1922, 1925, 1927, and 1930 were made of nickel. Note on Caduceus: The caduceus is typically depicted as a short herald's staff entwined by two serpents in the form of a double helix, and sometimes is surmounted by wings. The caduceus is sometimes used as a symbol for medicine, especially in North America.

Ten Thousand Peso Commemorative Gold Coin (1992) 6th Anniversary - Restoration of Democracy

Obverse: President Corazon C. Aquino; Republic of the Philippines, 10000 Pesos Reverse: Philippine map superimposed on Constitution and dove of peace flying towards the light; Democracy Restored; VI Anniversary; 1986, 1992 Shape: round Edge: reeded Material: gold This is the largest coin denomination ever issued in the Philippines. I am still looking for more information on this very rare coin.

One Thousand Piso Commemorative Gold Coin (1975) Ang Bagong Lipunan 3rd Anniversary
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Obverse: Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos; Ang Bagong Lipunan; Setyembere 21, 1972; year mark (1975) Reverse: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines;1000 Piso; Republika ng Pilipinas Shape: round Edge: milled Diameter: 27 mm Weight: 9.95 grams Material: .900 fine gold Mintage: 13,000 This gold coin was minted to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of the Bagong Lipunan (New Society) which was established September 21, 1972.

50 Peso Commemorative Coin (1981) Pope John Paul II visit to the Philippines

Obverse: Bust of Pope John Paul II, "Papa Juan Pablo II", "Pagdalaw ng Papa sa Pilipinas", 1981 Reverse: , "Lorenzo Ruiz Martir na Pilipino", "50 Piso", "Republika ng Pilipinas" Material: Silver Weight: 27.5 grams Diameter: 39.0 mm Mintage: 10,000 pcs

Fifty Centavos Commemorative Coin, 1936-M Establishment of the Commonwealth Obverse: Facing busts of incoming Philippine President Manuel Quezon and outgoing Governor-General Frank Murphy, "Commonwealth of the Philippines", "Fifty Centavos" Reverse: arms of the Philippine-American Commonwealth, "United States of America", year mark (1936) Material: silver Shape: round Mintage: 20,000 This coin is one of three that commemorate the transition from protectorate to commonwealth which occured on November 15, 1935.

100 Piso Silver Proof Coin (1983) University of the Philippines Diamond Jubilee Obverse: UP Oblation, "Pamantasan ng Pilipinas", "1908-1983", Quezon Hall (UP Diliman Administration Building), Gonzalez Hall (UP Diliman Main Library) Reverse: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "100 Piso", "Republika ng Pilipinas" Composition: 50% silver, 50% copper Diameter: 38.00mm Weight: 25grams Mintage: 2000 pieces

One Peso Coin (1925) Culion Leper Colony Coin image courtesy of blackmountaincoins.com Obverse: Dr. Jose P. Rizal, "Culion Leper Colony", Philippine Islands

Reverse: Seal of the Philippine Health Service, "Philippine Health Service", "One Peso", year mark Diameter: 35mm Composition: copper-nickel Mintage: 20,000

Five Thousand Peso Commemorative Gold Coin Bagong Lipunan's 5th Anniversary
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Obverse: President Ferdianand E. Marcos and First Lady Imelda R. Marcos, The New Society, "V Anniversary", 1972-1977 Reverse: Seal of the President of the Republic of the Philippines, Republika ng Pilipinas, 5000 Piso Quality: Frosted proof Material: 2.21 troy ounces 900/1000 fine gold Shape: Round Edge: Milled

Fifty Peso Silver Proof Coin Commemorating the International Year of The Child (1979) Obverse: Portrait of a Child, International Year of the Child emblem, "Pandaigdig na Taon ng mga Bata", year mark Reverse: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "50 Piso", "Republika ng Pilipinas" Quality: Proof Material: Silver Shape: Round Edge: Milled This coin was minted at the Franklin Mint of the United States of America. The year 1979 was proclaimed the International Year of the Child by the United Nations. The proclamation was signed on January 1, 1979 by United Nations Secretary General Kurt Waldheim. The proclamation was meant to draw attention to problems that affected children throughout the world, including malnutrition and lack of access to education.

Twenty-five Peso Silver Proof Coin Commemorating the UN Conference on Trade and Development Obverse: United Nations Logo, "United Nations Conference on Trade and Development", year mark (1979) Reverse: "Philippine International Convention Center Manila", "Republika ng Pilipinas", "25 Piso" Material: Silver Quality: Proof Shape: Round Edge: Milled When the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development was held in Manila, the Central Bank issued this 25 peso silver coin to commemorate the event. The conference was held in the Philippines International Convention Center (PICC). This coin was minted at the Franklin Mint of the United States of America.

Ten Peso Commemorative Coin People Power Revolution Obverse: symbolisms of prayer, courage, and love, "People Power Revolution", "Philippines February 22-25, 1986" Reverse: seal of the Republic of the Philippines, "Republika ng Pilipinas", denomination (10 Piso), year mark (1988) Shape: round Edge: milled Diameter: 36 mm Weight: 22 grams Composition: 100% (pure) nickel Quality: circulation This coin is issued to commemorate an event of historic significance in the Philippines, the People Power Revolution of February 22-25, 1986. It depicts trhe protest of the Filipinos against an unpopular regime. By prayer, courage and love, this manifestation became the rallying point for the restoration of democracy in the country. It also features the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.

Five Hundred Peso Coin (Philippine Silver Proof) 50th Anniversary of the Central Banking in the Philippines Obverse: Logos of the original Central Bank of the Philippines and the existing Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the yeas 1949 and 1999. "Limampung Taon ng Pagbabangko Sentral sa Pilipinas" Reverse: Old Central bank Building and the existing Bangko Sentral Complex. "Republika ng Pilipinas", "500 PISO". Shape: Round Edge: Milled Diameter: 38.60 mm

Weight: 28.28 grams Composition: 92.5% Silver Issue Limit: 5000 Pieces Year of Issue: 1999